Assistant Finance Manager

Hays Recruitment; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Finance Manager to engage with management and oversee financial reporting processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the CFO and contribute to strategic financial decisions. You'll be responsible for analyzing financial performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance across various operating units. Join a multinational company that values your expertise and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and flexible working hours, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Lucrative Performance Bonus

Frequent Training Programs

Flexible Working Hours

Strategic Location Near LRT Station

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 7-9 years of relevant finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Engage with management for financial reporting and budget exercises.
• Assist CFO with monthly divisional reports and financial schedules.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting Processes

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Auditing Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Your new company

This multinational company is well known for their engineering services in the construction, energy, marine, mining, forest and oil & gas sectors.

Your new role

• Engage with all levels of management within the group for monthly financial reporting and annual budget exercises. This includes working closely with the Finance team, from CFOs to mid-level managers.
• Handle reporting and respond to enquiries from the Group Accounts and Group Strategy teams regarding the group's financial results.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with: Preparing Monthly Divisional Reports (MDR) for senior management meetings. Drafting quarterly financial schedules for group reporting and announcements.
• Provide concise commentary on financial and operational performance.
• Monitor the performance of the Overseas Operating Unit, including provincial results, order backlog, and market trends.
• Oversee the budget process by consolidating inputs from Operating Units, reviewing and analysing MPLANs, and preparing consolidated financial statements and strategy blueprints for group approval.
• Conduct monthly business performance analysis, including rental return on assets, cash reporting, parts work in progress, tax reconciliations, and order book analysis. Follow up with Operating Units to understand performance variances.
• Analyse key drivers of return on average invested capital and return on equity.
• Assist in improving return on invested capital by tracking initiatives and actions from Operating Units.
• Manage finance-related aspects of systems migration projects (e.g., D365).
• Perform other duties as required by the immediate superior or management due to business expansion, alignment, or other needs.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Must be a qualified accountant with professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent), along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 7-9 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Previous experience in the auditing field

What you'll get in return
In return for your contribution, you will receive:

• Annual salary up to MYR144,000 with lucrative performance bonus
• Be a part of a multinational and growing company
• Frequent training programme for self-enhancement
• Flexible working hours
• Strategic location, near LRT station

What you need to do now

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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 33 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

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WORKING FOR YOUR TOMORROW

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 33 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have gap to fill, we’ll help get you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

In Malaysia, our recruiting experts are available to you in the following specialisms:

Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesConstructionEngineeringHuman ResourcesInsuranceLegalLife SciencesProcurementPropertyMarketing & DigitalSalesSupply ChainTechnology

To connect with a recruiting expert at Hays, visit us at www.hays.com.my or follow Hays on LinkedIn - The #1 Recruiter on LinkedIn globally.

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